"Golden Girls marked by significant anniversary"
Celebrating 40 Years of "The Golden Girls": A Nationwide Anniversary Festivity
Get ready to reminisce and rejoice as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the iconic television series, "The Golden Girls." This beloved sitcom, which first aired on September 14, 1985, has left an indelible mark on pop culture, and its enduring legacy will be honoured through a multi-platform celebration.
The festivities kick off on July 30, 2025, with a special day dedicated to the show, aptly named Golden Girls Day. Highlights of the celebration include:
- Television Specials: ABC News will air a one-hour special in the fall, delving into the show's history, featuring interviews with creator Susan Harris, producer Tony Thomas, original writers, and a tribute to the main actresses Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, and Estelle Getty.
- Short-Form Series: Fisher-Price is launching a short-form content series called "Little People Collector Mini Adventures" using the Fisher-Price Little People Collector The Golden Girls: Late Night Cheesecake set. Episodes will start releasing on July 30 across the official social media accounts of "The Golden Girls," Mattel, and Fisher-Price.
- Nationwide Events: On July 30, various curated fan experiences will launch, including a "Golden Girls"-themed immersive store takeover, specialty items from Nocking Point Wines and Yogurtland, and sustainable fashion pieces from designer Zero Waste Daniel.
- Exclusive Merchandise: Limited-edition collectibles and apparel will be available from Brick Craft, Candier, Furbish Studio, and more. An exclusive figurine box set featuring all four main characters was released at San Diego Comic-Con as part of the celebration.
- Music and Licensing: For the first time, lyrics from the iconic theme song "Thank You for Being a Friend" have been made available for licensing tied to anniversary products.
To complement the anniversary festivities, all seven seasons of "The Golden Girls" are available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+. This multi-platform celebration honours the show's enduring legacy and its cultural impact over four decades.
In addition to the anniversary events, Candier is introducing two limited-edition candle scents: "I'll get the Cheesecake!" and "Thank You for Being a Friend." Brooklyn-based fashion brand Zero Waste Daniel is releasing a limited-edition capsule collection inspired by "The Golden Girls," available from July 31 to August 17. Nocking Point Wines will launch a wine assortment with four distinct bottles of wine, available beginning August 17.
Yogurtland will introduce a limited-edition cheesecake flavoured yogurt called "Thank You For Being Cheesecake" on July 30 (National Cheesecake Day). This flavour will be available until August 17. Furbish Studio is launching a limited-edition "Thank You for Being a Friend" needlepoint pillow. A limited-edition "The Golden Girls" brick-building set will be debuted by Brickcraft in November.
As we celebrate this milestone, let's raise a glass (or a scented candle) to the four remarkable women of "The Golden Girls" and the indelible impact they've had on our hearts and our culture.
Delve into the world of entertainment as we celebrate "The Golden Girls" anniversary, with a multitude of events revolving around movies-and-tv shows. Experience the nationwide anniversary festivity commemorating the iconic sitcom's 40th anniversary, featuring television specials, short-form series, and much more.
